EARLY CHILDHOOD TUITION 2025-2026
VCMS Early Childhood Tuition $6800.00
Deposit and Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable) $ 100.00 (due with application/non-refundable)
Accreditation and Affiliation Fees $ 490.00 * (non-refundable fees)
Materials Fees $100.00.00 (non-refundable fee)
Total Fees $ 690.00
Total Tuition and Fees $7,490.00
*Accreditation and affiliation fees ($490.00) are calculated using current adult learner fees for AMS and MACTE. For the 2025-26 program year, MACTE’s adult learner fee is $220.00 per adult learner and AMS is $270.00 per adult learner.
The VCMS $500.00 deposit is with the adult learner enrollment agreement within 10 days of the adult learner’s receipt of the acceptance and contract. The accreditation and affiliation fees of $490.00 are also due at this time. The amount of $990.00 may be made as one payment.
SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS
Early Childhood and Infant & Toddler candidates are eligible for the Virginia Childcare Provider Scholarship Program. This scholarship can provide up to $4035 in tuition support. Scholarship applications should be completed AFTER the candidate has applied for and been accepted by Virginia Center for Montessori Studies. For more information refer to the Virginia Childcare Provider Scholarship Website.
https://www.vaccscholarship.com/
There are also scholarship opportunities through the American Montessori Society. Visit the AMS website for more information.
Tuition Payment Options
Option 1 (Check):
Pay the tuition balance of $7,490.00 in full before June 30th .
Option 2 (Credit Card):
Pay the tuition balance of $7,490.00 plus a 4% processing fee of $299.60 ($7,789.00 ) before June 30th.
Option 3 (Deferred Payment):
The deferred payment plan listed below includes an additional $200.00 fee for a total deferred tuition of $7,690.00 (built into the three payments– after deposits and fees of $990.00)
Payment 1 – June 30, 2025 -- $2700.00
Payment 2 – October 31, 2025 -- $2000.00
Payment 3 – December 31, 2025 -- $2000.00
Deferred Plan Tuition $6700.00 (after deposit and fees)
Additional Fees: Self-Directed Internship = $150.00
Continuation Fee = $300.00 (assessed each year until program is completed).